Travel Oddities: Recent Episodes
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On Episode 143, Brett and Harley take you on a road trip down RT 66 to visit some haunted hotels. We start the trip at The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles, California. Bbuilt in 1926, in what is known as the Golden Era of Los Angeles architecture, and was named after Teddy Roosevelt. It cost … Continue reading "143 – RT 66 Haunted Hotel Road Trip"
On Episode 141, Brett and Harley have Aaron Babel lead the way to Rockford, IL, for a stroll down Bloods Point Rd. Visitors to the Rockford area will find a ton activities to keep them busy; from museums, theaters, arts, an outstanding park system, and Illinois’ largest water park. The Travel Oddities Podcast has done … Continue reading "141 – Bloods Point Rd – Rockford, IL"
On Episode 139, Brett and Harley are taking you on a roadtrip for Halloween. We are starting at The Palmer House Hotel. If you like ghost children, they have you covered. With multiple haunted rooms available, you shouldn’t have too much problem finding a ghostly friend. Check with the hotel for availability. 500 Sinclair Lewis … Continue reading "139 – Haunted I-94 Roadtrip – Minneapolis, MN"
Episode 137, The Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, OR. Brett and Harley are checking out this WEIRD city and all of the oddities we can find. Portland is modern and friendly, but it is also ODD and that is why we like it. Whether you are on a full-blown investi-cation or you are just para-curious, … Continue reading "137- Lone Fir Cemetery – Portland, OR"
On ep 136 of The Travel Oddities Podcast, look out Louisville! The boys are back in town and this time they’re hot on the trail of the Louisville Demon Leaper. This time around Brett promises to keep his halves to minimum. As anyone who visits soon discovers, Louisville is one of the most uniquely authentic … Continue reading "136 – Demon Leaper – Louisville, KY"
Have your heard of the Haunted Sensabaugh Tunnel in Kingsort, TN? On episode 135 of the Travel Oddities Podcast, Brett and Harley face their fear of the dark and head into this creepy urban legend. Kingsport Tennessee is a small city nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is within a day’s drive … Continue reading "135 – Sensabaugh Tunnel – Kingsport, TN"
Do you know about the phantoms of Spirit Lake, Idaho? On episode 134 of the Travel Oddities Podcast, Harley and Brett confront the ghosts(plural) that are said to inhabit the beautiful waters of Spirit Lake. Spirit Lake, ID is a logging town and we are fairly certain that is a Travel Oddities first. Not only … Continue reading "134 – Phantoms – Spirit Lake, ID"
Do you know about the curse of the petrified forest in Petrified Forest Arizona? On episode 133 of the Travel Oddities Podcast, Harley and Brett brave the desert for a return to one of the building blocks of the Travel Oddities concept. Harley uses his feels to help you understand the glorious nature of this … Continue reading "133 – Curse of the Petrified Forest – Petrified Forest, AZ"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett are headed back to Sweet Home Alabama to hunt down the White Thang in Decatur, AL. Decatur is located on the Tennessee River in Morgan County, Alabama. It has a rich history and activities for any traveler. So, what is the Alabama White Thang, aside from being a … Continue reading "132 – The Alabama White Thang – Decatur, AL"
On this week’s episode, Brett and Harley are monkeying around in Hartford City, IN to check out the Demon House known locally as The Monroe House. Harftford City, Indiana was an 1800’s boom town that outlasted their neighbors by the strength of the sticky note. If you like hiking trails, you are going to love … Continue reading "131 – Demon House – Hartford City, IN"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett have to pretend to be qualified for dude-ranch life to explore the beautiful mountain town of Ennis, MT. Ennis is nestled between three mountains with some of the best rivers in the country. It also has a cowboy charm that will have you dusting off your spurs and … Continue reading "129 – Shunka Warakin – Ennis, MT"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett are feeling the heat, literally it’s 110 degrees in Oklahoma, so we are excited for some cooler adventures in Conewago Township, PA. Brett may give up grilling for the team in exchange for a dip into one of Pennsylvania’s cool rivers. The Conewago Screamer may be kissin’ cousins … Continue reading "127 – The Conewago Screamer – Conewago Township, PA"
On episode 126 Harley and Brett are headin’ back to Callie to revisit a town with a perfect climate, blue sky, clean air, world-famous thermal winds for aerial sports and, the crowning jewel, a sparkling 3,300 acre recreational lake, Lake Elsinore, California. We found a new oddity in an old town. Not only does Lake … Continue reading "126 – Elsie the Lake Monster – Lake Elsinore CA"
On episode 125, Harley and Brett have a most excellent adventure exploring Odon, Indiana. Odon may be small but it has quite a few things to offer the bachelor on the move. Odon has a two thirds female population… The Odon Fire Poltergeist is a most baffling mystery and the town of Odon has haunted … Continue reading "125 – Odon Fire Poltergeist – Odon IN"
On episode 124, Harley and Brett are dusting off the history books to explore the city of Richmond, Virginia. Richmond has been called the Best River City to live in by, the city with the best street art in the entire world, the Best Affordable Place To Take A Vacation, the “most fun and affordable … Continue reading "124 – The Hollywood Vampire – Richmond, VA"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett are feeling a little rusty, but excited about a little place called Baird, Texas. Brett doesn’t believe in the thrill of the hunt, but he does believe in the power of antiques. The Mystery of the Spider Rocks is all about Coronado’s mythical stash of gold from the … Continue reading "123 – Mystery of the Spider Rocks – Baird, TX"
On this week’s episode, Harley is back from his trip to Florida and he and Brett use the frequent flyer miles to visit Anderson, Indiana. Brett got to revisit one of his worst fears…little things. Puckwudgies are knee high(an average knee high) forest spirits with a taste for blood and apparently the Mounds State Park … Continue reading "122 – Puckwudgies – Anderson IN"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett kick off summer right with a trip to Uncertain, Texas. Yes, we are sure. Harley had a great interview with Ken Gerhard, a cryptozoologist and field investigator for The Centre for Fortean Zoology. We discuss the Caddo Lake State Park Bigfoot and the similar sightings in the area … Continue reading "121 – Caddo Lake State Park Bigfoot – Uncertain, TX"
Brett was left alone in the studio this week…. On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett fight through the pollen to visit Stewartstown, PA. Brett had a great interview with Andrew D. Gable, author of The Mystery Animals of Pennsylvania. Andrew has a depth of knowledge about all things strange and spent his youth in … Continue reading "120 – Rehmeyer’s Hollow – Stewartstown, PA"
Harley and Brett finally let Amy out of the dungeon. On this week’s episode, Amy, Brett and Harley get all dolled up for a night on the town in Joppatowne, Maryland. Amy has a lost love connection with author Frank J. Bennett. Frank is a sexy man, but he also had some seriously strange encounters … Continue reading "119 – Aberdeen Wild Man – Joppatowne, MD"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett have to brave the heat to explore a beautiful desert city, Phoenix, AZ. Phoenix is a thriving desert metropolis, the fifth most populous city in the country and is steeped in Native history. We have a great talk with Katie Mullaly and J. Patrick Ohlde about The Museum … Continue reading "118 – The Museum of Natural History – Phoenix, AZ"
Amy, Brett, Matt and Harley just got back from the Ozark Mountains UFO conference. More to come on that topic. On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett get to explore the beautiful Ten Lake Township in Minnesota. You can expect that Brett will use his MinneSOOOtah accent. We discuss the Wendigo at Windigo Lake in … Continue reading "116 – Windigo Lake – Ten Lake Township, MN"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett fight the spring snow to explore Abbeville, Alabama, you know….the Yellowhammer State, the “Heart of Dixie” or the “CottonState”. We discuss a creepy haunting, phantom, cryptid or something called Huggin’ Molly. How scary can it be with a name like Huggin’ Molly? This oddity may or may not … Continue reading "115 – Huggin’ Molly – Abbeville, AL"
We visited Cleveland Ohio back in December for an Odd Spot on the A Christmas Story house and Harley and Brett had to return because Cleveland has so much more going on. We start with the curse of Franklin Castle. There are a lot of rumors of death and dismemberment around this 1800s Victorian home. … Continue reading "114 – The Curse of the Franklin Castle – Cleveland, OH"
Yes, we admit it….we were originally biased against Pittsburgh, PN, but we have seen the light! Join us as we explore one of the coolest and livable(?) cities in the country! Pittsburgh is the 63rd-largest city in the U.S, a tech mecca, and a must-see destination. Find out more about one of the “Best Places … Continue reading "113 – Demon of Brownsville Road – Pittsburgh, PA"
Harley has come down from the mountain top and joined Brett for a trip to The Natural State. On this episode we discuss the haunted Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. What happens when you start moving people’s graves? We have a great interview with Linda Howell, author of Haunted Little Rock and Life … Continue reading "112 – Mount Holly Cemetery – Little Rock, AR"
All right, Oddballs, this one is a little strange, but Mobile, AL is way cooler than the weather forecasts would lead you to believe. This melting pot of people, flavors, cultures and traditions has much to offer, both traditional and supernatural. Have you ever heard of the wolf-woman of Mobile? Witnesses described the creature as … Continue reading "111 – Wolf Woman of Mobile – Mobile, AL"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett are loading the van for a trip into the forest in Adirondack Park, in Northville, New York. Brett is self-medicating with probiotics, and that is not the weirdest thing that is happening in this episode. We are investigating the Flying Heads, a cannibalistic monster or spirit from Iroquois … Continue reading "110 – Flying Heads – Northville, NY"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett are gearing up for Mardi Gras in the most unique city in America, New Orleans, Louisiana. Harley is a year older and apparently the light is fading fast…you know, because he is 44. We have a great interview with Lyn Gibson, aka The Twisted Southern Horror Queen about … Continue reading "109 – Lalaurie Mansion – New Orleans, LA"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett get “high” into the mountains to explore one of the most beautiful places in the US, Index, WA. We discuss the The Haunted Bush House. This is not a reference to a haunted marijuana grow house and we do not believe that it is haunted by George W. … Continue reading "108 – The Haunted Bush House Inn – Index WA"
The whole Travel Oddities team were out investigating this weekend, and although this episode is not a result of this week’s oddity, there are some eerie similarities. On this episode we discuss the Philmont Scout Ranch Gateway in Cimarron, NM. This place is beyond description and you are going to be scared to hell…or at … Continue reading "107 – Philmont Scout Ranch Gateway – Cimarron NM"
Amy can never get enough cemetery action… If you listened to Monday’s show about the spooky activity in the Greenwood Cemetery, then you may be wondering about the people that are buried there. If so, you and Amy will be best friends. If not, then you are normal. More info on Green-Wood More info on … Continue reading "OS – Residents of the Greenwood Cemetery – Brooklyn NY"
On this week’s episode, Brett and Amy get their subway passes out to explore one of the biggest tourist attractions during the last turn of the century and apparently one of the biggest spectral tourist attractions today. Welcome to Brooklyn, NY and the Haunted Green-Wood Cemetery. With a population in the millions and annual deaths … Continue reading "106 – Haunted Green-Wood Cemetery – Brooklyn, NY"
Harley and Amy are traveling to swamp country, to soak in an oddity that has all the makings of a terrifying thrill ride. Welcome to Prattville, AL, home of the Specters of Bear Creek Swamp. The phenomenon in this area go way back into the past and there is something for everybody. From ghosts to … Continue reading "105 – Specters of Bear Creek Swamp – Prattville AL"
On this week’s episode, Brett and Amy break out their Bostonian accents to explore one of the coolest places in the US, Sheffield, MA. We discuss the Thom Reed’s UFO encounter. This oddity is spooky because of the validity of Thom’s account. The history behind the Ashley House is something we didn’t know before we … Continue reading "104 – Thom Reed’s UFO Encounter – Sheffield, MA"
Amy and Brett are taking a road trip to one of the South’s best small towns. Beaufort, SC is located on Port Royal Island and has more activities than you could handle in a dozen vacations. We love the outdoor activities(except Amy….she hates fun), but that is not the draw for this particular show. There … Continue reading "103 – Hauntings of Hunting Island – Beaufort, SC"
Amy and Harley are talking about the least populated town in the US. Buford Wyoming, population one, has to be one of the strangest Odd Spots we have ever discussed. Join in to hear the lengths that people have go to in order to save themselves from repainting the population sign on the outskirts of … Continue reading "OS – Population 1 – Buford, WY"
Join Harley and Brett as they take a New Years trip to one really odd “ball drop”. The Walleye Drop has been a tradition for over 20 years. Join thousands of spectators in Downtown Port Clinton, Ohio as they drop a 20-foot fiberglass Walleye three stories into the awaiting crowd. If you’ve got the lore, … Continue reading "OS – Wylie Walleye – Port Clinton, OH"
Amy and Harley travel to Cleveland Ohio to visit the house from the movie A Christmas Story. Now restored to its movie splendor, is open year round to the public for tours and overnight stays. Directly across the street from the house is the official A Christmas Story House Museum, which features original props, costumes … Continue reading "OS – A Christmas Story house- Cleveland, OH"
Twas the night before Christmas… Brett reads the classic, A visit from St. Nicholas, by Clement Clarke Moore. Merry Fricken Christmas ya dirty animals. Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes Google Play Stitcher You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon … Continue reading "A visit from St. Nicholas – Poem by Clement Clarke Moore"
Harley has the Super Swine Bird Flu, so Amy and Brett took that opportunity to release another ghost show…where are the cryptids, UFOs and conspiracies? On this episode we discuss the haunted Moonville Tunnel in McArthur, Ohio. What do you get when you cross a spooky railroad tunnel with a history of horrific death? This … Continue reading "102 – Haunted Moonville Tunnel – McArthur, OH"
Join Amy and Brett for a trip along Route 66. Four miles east of Roy’s Motel and Café sign, you can see two large white statues. These solid marble Chinese guardian lions, are spaced a quarter-mile apart in the empty desert. How did these marble beasts end up here? These “foo dogs” or Chinese guardian … Continue reading "OS – Guardian Lions of Route 66 – Amboy, CA"
Okay, it’s Monday and this is not a full show. We know that it is a little underhanded, but some of us are all thumbs and we fumbled the regular show. We try to take a hands-on approach to our release schedule, but even with all hands on deck the glitches got the upper hand … Continue reading "OS – Grave of Bert Barrett’s Left Arm – San Jose, CA"
Remember when Texas was a country? The people of Carthage, Texas sure do. Carthage is home to the last remaining boundary marker from the Republic of Texas. Join Amy and Brett as the cuss and discuss. Carthage Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes … Continue reading "OS – Last Boundary Marker – Carthage, TX"
Brett and Harley are traveling back to the west coast, to get a bird’s eye view of an oddity that Giorgio Tsoukalos would flip his lid to visit. Welcome to Blythe, CA, home of the mysterious Blythe Intaglios. The story of the Blythe Intaglios starts several thousand years ago….or in a galaxy far, far away. … Continue reading "101 – Blythe Intaglios – Blythe, CA"
Did you think that only the Japanese have weird vending machines? Amy and Brett discuss the ONLY vending machine for pecan pies known to exist, and it is in the sleepy little town of Cedar Creek Texas. Is this an oddity? Automated PIE!!! You can take a road trip and have a robot serve you … Continue reading "OS – Pecan Pie Vending Machine – Cedar Creek, TX"
Harley and Amy are traveling to the west coast, to soak in an oddity that has all the makings of a terrifying thrill ride. Welcome to La Grande, OR, home of the haunted Hot Lake Hotel. The haunted Hot Lake Hotel has a very long and storied past that could not result in anything other … Continue reading "100 – Haunted Hot Lake Hotel – La Grande, OR"
We are back in Kentucky and hoping that we don’t offend the locals(like last time). Brett and Amy are traveling to Owensboro and a spot on the map, called Spottsville to find an oddity that is so terrifying that the locals just call it the Spottsville monster. So what is the Spottsville monster? How does … Continue reading "99 – The Spottsville Monster – Owensboro, KY"
Happy Monday, Odd Squad! On this super spooky episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast, Brett and Harley have partially recovered from an electrically charged ESP test just in time for a trip down the Haunted Ortega Highway in Lake Elsinore, California. Highway 74 or the Haunted Ortega Highway has claims of hauntings and many other … Continue reading "98 – Haunted Ortega Highway – Lake Elsinore, CA"
What do you get when you combine two odd balls, a deck of Zener cards and a shock collar? In this episode, we’re testing the effects of negative reinforcements on psychic abilities (a la Ghostbusters). Are Brett and Harley psychic? Will Brett’s fear of electricity make him cry like a girl? Find out this and … Continue reading "Odd Challenge – Psychic Powers"
ODDTOBER has drawn to an end and the weather is turning colder. There’s a distinct chill in the air and the darkness of night comes earlier and earlier. So, settle in with Brett and Amy as they tell the tale of the horrors of Wisconsin in the late 19th century. In 1973, Michael Lesy published … Continue reading "97 – Wisconsin Death Trip – Black River Falls, WI"
At midnight on All Hallow’s Eve, the gates of Heaven open and the long dead spirits of the deceased are released from their eternal slumber to roam the Earth. Brett and Amy are talking sugar skulls, bad tequila and terrible Spanish pronunciations on this ODDTOBER odd spot. Help us keep the show running by joining … Continue reading "Dia de los Muertos"
On all hollows eve, when the moon is round…….. As ODDTOBER draws to a resounding close, Harley, Brett and Amy gather around the table to cuss and discuss spooky listener stories. We send Season 2 of the Travel Oddities Podcast out in style with tales of battlefield specters, alien encounters, ghostly marchers and life saving … Continue reading "ODDtober – Halloween Special"
Grab a coat and button up, Oddballs. It gets a bit chilly where we’re heading. The beautiful New England-esque town of Mount Carroll Illinois holds the record for some frigid temperatures but the beauty of the quaint little midwestern town is sure to warm you right up. What do you do with a ramshackle old … Continue reading "96 – Raven’s Grin Inn – Mount Carroll, IL"
We’re hitting the bookshelf again, this time for one of Shakespeare’s most well known scenes. So, gather round the cauldron kiddies and rustle up some frog toes as Brett brings you this ODDTOBER recipe for success. Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes;; Google … Continue reading "Oddtober – Song of the Witches"
Do you know Elijah Jefferson Bond? You might know him better as the inventor of the Ouija Board. Harley and Amy discuss the origin of Hasbro’s Ouija Board and all the weirdness that surrounds its creation. Join us for a Travel Oddity that is steeped in the occult. Help us keep the show running by … Continue reading "OS – Elijah Bond’s Ouija Legacy – Baltimore, MD"
The Devil’s Tree in Basking Ridge New Jersey has been saturated with blood, death, fear and sadness for over 200 years and yet it still stands. If you listen closely, you can hear the screams of the damned emanating from its bowels. Take a trip with Amy and Brett as they bring you another spooky … Continue reading "OS – The Devil’s Tree – Basking Ridge, NJ"
The haunting and sad history of the Gurnsey Hollow cemetery is filled with murder and tragedy. No wonder the spectral shenanigans of a long dead little girl still plague the visitors to this out of the way spot. Brett and Amy talk dead child ghosts and other weirdness. Frewsburg, NY Wiki Help us keep the … Continue reading "OS – Gurnsey Hollow Cemetery – Frewsberg, NY"
Hear of the midnight ride of the Hag as she takes to the skies in this ODDTOBER odd spot. Brett delivers this classic lyric poem in by Robert Herrick (1591-1674) with a flair only he can accomplish. Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes;; … Continue reading "Oddtober – The Hag by Robert Herrick"
Amy and Harley are taking a trip to picturesque Litchfield County, Connecticut and the quaint town of Cornwall. Known for its covered bridges and eco-conscious residents, Cornwall and the Housatonic River are a hiking and fly fishing hot spot. This calendar worthy quintessential New England town is perfect. But is it too perfect? Cornwall CT … Continue reading "95 – The Curse of Dudleytown – Cornwall, CT"
Harley and Amy are talking witches on this ODDTOBER odd spot. Thriteen of them to be exact. Are the 13 bumps in old Johnston road just a spooky legend or something bewitchingly more? Watchung NJ NJ News Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes;; … Continue reading "OS – 13 Bumps Road – Watchung, NJ"
The words of Edgar Allen Poe resonate through time in Brett’s scary reading of this quintessential horror poem. First published in January 1845, it tells of a talking raven’s mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man’s slow fall into madness. Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, … Continue reading "Oddtober – The Raven – Edgar Allan Poe"
Does the land around this old Quaker cemetery in Massachusetts hold special powers? Brett and Harley talk ancient Greek mythology and demonic conjuring in this cemetery tale (yes, another one). If you happen to find yourself deep in these Massachusetts backwoods at midnight, tell Marmaduke the Odd Squad says hi. Leicester, MA Leicester MA Telegram … Continue reading "OS – Spider Gates Cemetery- Leicester, MA"
Brett brings us a stunningly spooky reading of the classic urban legend, The Hook. This tale of fear has inspired generations of young people to lock their doors and stay away from the local lovers lanes. Perhaps Brett can inspire you too…….. Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, … Continue reading "ODDtober – The Hook"
Show notes: Is the tale of La Llorna just a fable to scare the kiddies or does her ghostly form really roam the banks of the rivers and arroyos of the southwest searching for her dead children? Join us for this hauntingly epic tale as we tell the story of the vain Maria and her … Continue reading "ODDtober – La Llorna"
Does the ghost of a long dead Amish woman, once accused of witch craft, still roam the tiny Chesterville Cemetery? The locals think so. Brett and Amy find out what they did to keep her in her grave on this Oddtober Odd Spot. Chesterville, Ohio Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! … Continue reading "OS – Chesterville Witch – Chesterville, OH"
The shadowy spirits elephants, mysterious disappearances, native legends and the most beautiful landscapes you could wish to see on any road trip. We’re traveling to the heart of the dairy belt to visit the Devil’s Lake State Park to dive into some very disturbing legends. Don’t let the postcard views of this gem in Wisconsin … Continue reading "94 – The Monsters of Devil’s Lake – Baraboo WI"
Emma Crawford’s corpse just wouldn’t stay put so the town of Manitou Springs Colorado decided to celebrate it by throwing a party. So, grab your friends and a pine box for this unique annual event. Manitou Springs Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes;; … Continue reading "OS – Emma Crawford Coffin Races – Manitou Springs, CO"
In this episode, Brett and Amy bring you the tale of the Curse of Blucifer. Did this ginormous electric blue (anatomically correct) stallion intentionally kill it’s creator? We have more DIA material on episode 25 – http://www.traveloddities.com/2016/04/25/25-denver-airport-conspiracy-denver-co/ Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes; … Continue reading "OS – Blucifer – Denver, CO"
Savannah Georgia is full of creepy tales and the ghosts of bygone days. But few can be witnessed from 20000 feet over the Savannah International Airport. The Dotson’s final resting place is a sight to see especially when visited by long dead mourners. “Gone home to rest” means little to the ethereal sight found in … Continue reading "OS – Dotson Runway Graves – Savannah, GA"
The shadowy spirits of long dead outlaws, unsolved murders, whispered secrets and fried green tomatoes……..this roadtrip ain’t for the faint of heart. We’re headed deep into the wilds of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge for a visit to Ted Smallwood’s legendary Smallwood Store on Chokoloskee Island. If you’ve got the nerve to brave … Continue reading "93 – Ghosts of Smallwood’s Store – Chokoloskee, FL"
“The Cremation of Sam McGee” is among the most famous of Robert W. Service’s poems. It was published in 1907 in Songs of a Sourdough. Amy delivers this darkly humorous tale of the cremation of a prospector who freezes to death near Lake Laberge, Canada, as told by the man who cremates him. Subscribe, Rate … Continue reading "Oddtober – The Cremation of Sam McGee"
The old St Omer Cemetery in Coles County is said to be home to an obscure but enduring legend that has haunted this defunct town for generations. Dated Feburary 31, the glowing tombstone on a moonless night is said to damn those who attempt to take it’s picture. Join us for this dark tale of … Continue reading "OS – St Omer Cemetery Witch Grave – Ashmore,IL"
Edgar Allen Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart, read by none other than Brett Manzer! Help us keep the show running by joining our Patreon! Patreon Page Subscribe, Rate & Review – ITunes;; Google Play Stitcher;; You can support our efforts anytime you shop on Amazon – To Shop Amazon for Any and All Items, Just Click … Continue reading "Oddtober – The Tell-Tale Heart"
We’re visiting Guthrie, Oklahoma today hot on the trail of the goofiest gun in the west. Elmer McCurdy was a bumbling would-be outlaw who just couldn’t get the hang of being a successful bad guy. Find out what happened to Elmer and his after death escapades on the ODDTOBER addition of the Travel Oddities Podcast. … Continue reading "OS – Sideshow Mummy – Guthrie OK"
Brett and Amy are breakin the law on this Oddtober episode of the Travel Oddities show….yeah not really. But we are talking about the weirdest top 10 Halloween laws. We’ll tell you the best place to live if you have a fear of clowns and we’ll find out if Brett has ever worn a corset. … Continue reading "Oddtober – Weird Laws"
We’re taking a road trip to the big house this week. Casa Grande Arizona is filled with mysterious tales of the unknown and frightening but we’ve found an oddity that is sure to leave you thinking twice about going into the desert after dark. A silent black mist slowly creeps through the canyons stalling cars … Continue reading "92 – Black Mist – Casa Grande, AZ"
Brett and Amy kick off ODDTOBER with a deliciously disgusting rundown of some odd Halloween fare. From sweet bags of blood to hairy gumballs, we’ll take you out of your culinary comfort zone and tickle your pallette with these sweet treats. We also ramble on (as Brett and Amy so often do) about our own … Continue reading "Oddtober – Weird Candy"
We’re taking a trip to the seaside town of Sitka, Alaska this week to discuss (arguably) the most adorable cryptid we’ve ever covered. The Kooshdakhaa are a mythical shape-shifting race of were-otters found in the stories of the Tlingit and Tsimshian Indians of Southeastern Alaska. Vicious soul stealing monster or cute and cuddly life saver? … Continue reading "91 – Were-otter – Sitka, AK"
WARNING! This episode may result in gold fever. On this week’s episode, Brett and Amy take you on a hike to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia to investigate the Beale Cipher Conspiracy of Bedford, sandwiched between Lynchburg and Roanoke. Travel with us as we search in a “place that sells itself”. What is the … Continue reading "90 – The Beale Cipher Conspiracy – Bedford VA"
Don’t worry, be happy…that we have found one of the oddest places for this episode of Odd Spots. On this Odd Spot, Brett and Amy take you on a trip to the big city of Little Rock to adopt an 80’s fad and it’s really strange back story. Travel with us as we dive into … Continue reading "Odd Spot – Billy Bass Adoption Center – Little Rock, AR"
After a midweek intervention and come-to-Jesus meeting, Amy joins Harley for episode 89, The Grave of the Greenbriar Ghost in Lewisburg West Virginia. On this episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast, we’re discussing how the after death visitations to her momma made this the only known case in which testimony from a ghost helped covict … Continue reading "89 – Grave of the Greenbriar Ghost – Lewisburg, WV"
Ummm, you are really going to love this episode. On this week’s episode, Brett and Amy take you on a trip to the plains of Kansas to investigate the ghost town of Lehunt, just outside of Independence. Travel with us as we investigate this once thriving community that dried up after the Portland Cement Company … Continue reading "88 – Ghost of Lehunt – Independence, KS"
While Harley’s away, Brett and Amy will play. We test the bounds of our PG rating. On this week’s episode, Brett and Amy take you into the Indiana backwoods to look for the elusive Beast of Busco in Churobusco Indiana. Known as Turtle Town USA, Churobusco has one of the longest running cryptozoological festivals in … Continue reading "87 – Beast of Busco – Churubusco, IN"
We have discovered some very interesting facts in our new studio. The most important fact is that our studio was built directly upon a tornado siren and they test this siren on Saturdays at noon. These tests appear to last about seventeen hours! On this episode Harley and Brett took a little trip down a … Continue reading "86 – Route 55: Indian Curse Road-Deptford, NJ"
All settled in the new studio, we’re finally able to get to work. And by ‘work’, I mean eating candy, hitting up the neighboehood taco truck and debating what size coffee pot to buy. And somewhere in there we managed to throw together a fantastic new episode. Harley and Amy are talking beer, ethereal hookers, … Continue reading "85 – Ghosts of Moon River Brewing – Savannah, GA"
Amy and Brett have kicked off our new Odd Spot format. On this episode, Brett and Amy opted for travel by circus train while discussing Ringling Circus Dead Memorial in Wahpeton,ND. This sad story had Amy on the brink of tears and Brett tried his hand at using words. The story of the circus performers … Continue reading "Odd Spot – Ringling Circus Dead Memorial – Wahpeton ND"
Amy, Brett and Harley have been scheming and plotting lots of new material and formats for the show. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy skip the travel by sea and opt for the sketchier Natchez Trace, a dangerous trail in a very remote area of Tennessee…or at least it used to be during the … Continue reading "84 – Meriwether Lewis Conspiracy – Hohenwald, TN"
Amy, Brett and Harley have been slaving away for your listening pleasure. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy took the a cruise to explore one of the coldest, darkest and most stunning places in the US, Skagway, AK. We discuss the Haunted Red Onion Brothel(also known as the Red Onion Saloon), and yes the … Continue reading "83 – Haunted Red Onion Brothel – Skagway, AK"
We are almost back on track for our Monday release. Amy has a note from her Witch Doctor, so you cannot comment on her snotty sounds. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy drop their kayaks into the swamp of Louisiana to explore one of the murkiest places in the US, Manchac, LA. We discuss … Continue reading "82 – The Curse of Julia Brown – Manchac LA"
Better bring the bug spray and join Amy and Harley investigate the Gallinipper as we explore the ghost town of Averasboro, NC. On this week’s episode, we have a ton of history on one of the weirdest cryptids we have ever covered. What is a Gallinipper? How about a man-sized mosquito that can drain all … Continue reading "81 – Gallinipper – Averasboro, NC"
Yes, we know the days of the week and that Wednesday is after Monday. Amy and Harley have the summertime allergies, so please forgive the snotty sounds. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy get to the choppa to explore one of the most beautiful places in the US, Big Sur, CA. We discuss the … Continue reading "80 – Dark Watchers – Big Sur, CA"
Can you hear me now? On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy take the long way to the oddity that is the I-4 Dead Zone in Sanford, FL. Warning. We have some audio anomalies, and we are back to blaming gremlins This oddity is creepy. This oddity got its start in the pioneer days when … Continue reading "79 – I-4 Dead Zone – Sanford, FL"
Do or do not. There is no try. Harley decided to not try to pronounce any of the names involved in this episode. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy travel the eight fold path that leads to The Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee, Montana. This oddity surprised us, and may be … Continue reading "78 – Garden of One Thousand Buddhas – Arlee, MT"
You can love the Manatees in Florida, but don’t touch. On this week’s episode, Harley and Josh have to discover the secrets of Cassadaga Florida before the sun sets. Today’s oddity is the Psychic Capital of the World, but if you are a resident of Cassadaga, FL, you probably already knew that. The story starts … Continue reading "77 – Psychic Capital of the World – Cassadaga, FL"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy explore the catacombs of Westminster Burying Ground in historic Baltimore, MD. Warning. We have some audio anomalies, and we are currently blaming gremlins This oddity is one of steeped in history. It starts with the life and death of Edgar Allan Poe. We discuss grave robbers, ghosts, screaming … Continue reading "75 – Westminster Burying Ground – Baltimore MD"
On this week’s episode, Harley and Josh walk barefoot in the beautiful Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. This oddity starts a few hundred million years ago, takes a detour to the British Isles and ends up in a Druid grove. We had a great interview with John Beckett, author of The Path … Continue reading "74 – Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose, TX"
Amy the Social Media Goddess dropped by for a tour of the Travel Oddities road-trip garage. On this week’s episode, Harley and Amy nerd out about the Lemp Mansion in the bustling city of St. Louis, Missouri. This oddity is has been brewing since the late 1800’s. It starts with a ridiculously wealthy family, the … Continue reading "73 – Lemp Mansion – St Louis, MO"
How many times can you record a single episode before finally losing your mind? The answer is 4. On this week’s episode, Harley is joined by Josh the Giant Leprechaun, you may remember him from our Bobby Mackey episode. Warning. We have some audio anomalies, and I am now considering burning everything and starting over. … Continue reading "72 – Apache Rattlesnake Festival – Apache, OK"
We are considering changing the name of the show to Harley talks to smart people. On this week’s episode, we work our way through down a cobblestone street to the Norwichtown Cemetery in historic Norwich, CT. This oddity is a classic. It starts during the Revolution, developed some cold spots, and now has Benedict Arnold … Continue reading "71 – Norwichtown Cemetery – Norwich, CT"
Harley has a Paranormal Hangover! On this week’s episode, Harley heads to the east coast to investigate the investigators at the third annual Salem Con in the Historic Haunted Hawthorne Hotel in lovely Salem, MA. This event has all a ton of the experts in oddities all in one place. This is a two-day event … Continue reading "70 – Salem Con – Salem, MA"
On a quiet small town street there is an old white house with an ominous background, but you might just pass right by if it weren’t for the GIANT sign that reads, THE VILLISCA MURDER HOUSE, in blood red letters. On this week’s episode, episode 69, Harley travels the dusty roads of Iowa to find … Continue reading "69 – Axe Murder House – Villisca, Iowa"
Warning. We have some audio anomolies, and we are currently blaming gremlins All work and no play, makes Brett a dull boy. All work and no play is Harley’s standard operating procedure. On this week’s episode, Harley and Brett work their way through the maze that is the Stanley Hotel in beautiful Estes Park, CO. … Continue reading "68 – The Stanley Hotel – Estes Park, CO"
On this week’s episode, Brett and Harley take an existential trip to Sedona, AZ in search of enlightenment at the Bell Rock Vortex. We are completely sold on this oddity, and Brett already has a bag packed. We had a great interview with our “boots on the ground” expert, Sue-Ellen Barker. Sue-Ellen is a tour … Continue reading "67 – Bell Rock Vortex – Sedona, AZ"
On this weeks episode Brett and Harley travel north(ish) to VanMeter, IA in search of the Van Meter Visitor, Mothman, Mystery Creature whatcha ma call it. Try saying that 5 times fast, that’s a real oddity. Again this week with the tongue twisters. They had the pleasure of interviewing Jessica Freeburg, co-author of the”Hitch Hikers … Continue reading "66 -The Van Meter Visitor – Van Meter, IA"
On this week’s episode Brett and Harley travel the Information Super Highway to Hay Springs,NE to grab a steak and maybe a glimpse of the legendary ‘Alkali Monster’ of Walgren Lake Is it a 40 to 100 foot long tall tale or a cornfed, cattle eatin’, blinkin green eyed, alligator lookin, flipper havin’ loch ness … Continue reading "65 – Alkali Lake Monster – Hay Springs, NE"
On this weeks episode Brett and Harley travel the Information Super Highway to Indianapolis, IN to explore the lore of The Haunted Anthenaeum. Try saying that 5 times fast, that’s a real oddity. They had the pleasure of interviewing paranormal investigator, author, co-owner of Unseenpress.com Inc., Nicole Kobrowski.and they discuss why the Athenaem is on … Continue reading "64 – The Haunted Athenaeum – Indianapolis, IN"
Join Harley and Brett as they pitch a tent in one of America’s most haunted campsites; Cades Cove in Townsend,TN The boys are a bit sleep deprived so there is no telling what trail they’ll end up on. Nestled in the beautiful Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove offers wildlife of every sort as well as a … Continue reading "63 – Haunted Cades Cove – Townsend, TN"
Join Brett and Harley as they attempt to uncover the mystery of the “Beast of Bladenboro, NC. an oddity like no other. Is it a bear,panter,bobcat or someother blood sucking foul beast that crushes it’s victims’ skulls,eats there tongues and sucks their blood dry. One things for sure is it’s not a MANATEE. what creature … Continue reading "62 – Vampire Beast of Bladenboro – Bladenboro NC"
Brett and Harley try not to be crushed by America’s Stonehenge, as they dodge the tolls in their travels to Salem, NH. Salem New Hampshire, also known as the other Salem may hold one of the most mysterious oddities so far. What is this rock formation on the shire? Is it a work of Native … Continue reading "61 – America’s Stonehenge – Salem, NH"
Join Brett and Harley as they go on another whirlwind adventure or could it be an actual Vortex created by Brett’s profound knowledge of Native American culture or is it pronounced Indian American stay tuned to find out. The Travel Oddities boys research Aztalan, Wi ; Where the Smithsonian hides all the giant skeletons in … Continue reading "60 – Aztalan Mound Park – Jefferson, WI"
Brett and Harley boldly go where Brett has “Tribble Trouble” and succumbs to the”Wrath of Kahn” on a “Voyage ” to Riverside, Iowa the future birthplace of James T. Kirk for “Generations” to come. It’s the “Last Frontier” for Captain Kirk in his wiley youth. To Brett this is ” The Undiscovered Country” where Star … Continue reading "58 – James T. Kirk Birthplace – Riverside IA"
Go into the light of the Silent Majesty of a winter’s night with Harley and Brett as they get lost in the magic of Christmas in Chickasha Oklahoma’s Christmas light spectactular; The Festival of Lights. Twas the night before Monday and all through the park ; neither Brett nor Harley had so much as a … Continue reading "57 – Festival of Lights – Chickasha OK"
Hop in the pickup with Harley,Brett, and Josh and “head” on down to Bobby Mackey’s Music world in Wilder, KY. Where they have a date at Hell’s Gate. Heads will roll and blood will spill as they attempt to uncover the mystery surrounding this infamous haunt. This haunted honky tonk offers more spirits than a … Continue reading "56 – Bobby Mackeys Hell Gate – Wilder, KY"
Pitch a tent and tip -toe through Boggy Creek with Brett and Harley as they travel to Fauke Arkansas with a Beast of an Oddity and thats just the Monster Mart. On this weeks episode we visit Fauke, Arkansas and investigate the story behind the 1972 cult classic “The Boggy Creek Monster” with the man … Continue reading "55 – Fouke Monster – Fouke, AR"
We are hopping a train, and Brett and Harley already look like hobos, cause we are all taking the Heartland Flyer to Lake Worth, TX! On this week’s episode, we travel south of the red river to check out The Lake Worth Goatman. This oddity has it’s roots in the 60s. Whether you love the … Continue reading "54 – Lake Worth Goatman – Lake Worth, TX"
Pump the brakes on the family truckster, and let Brett and Harley have the way back seat, cause we are all going on a road trip to Eureka Springs, AR! On this week’s episode, we travel to the Ozark Mountains to check out The Haunted Crescent Hotel. Named the most haunted hotel in all of … Continue reading "53 – The Haunted Crescent Hotel – Eureka Springs, AR"
Load all of your sister-wives in the minivan, but save room for Brett and Harley, cause we are going on a trip to Richfield, UT! On this week’s episode, we travel to Fishlake National Forest to check out Pando the Giant. Named one of the forty wonders of America. Whether you love the outdoors, Bigfoot, … Continue reading "52 – Pando the Giant – Richfield, UT"
Climb into your carriage, because we have a headless horseman of an oddity on this weeks episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast! Harley and Brett travel to St. Helens, OR to check out Halloweentown. Vincent Price would roll over in his grave if he knew about this place. Whether you want to experience the movie, … Continue reading "51 – Halloweentown – St. Helens, OR"
Lace up your climbing shoes, cause we a scaling a mountain of an oddity with Brett and Harley on this trip to a spiritual icon! On this week’s episode, we travel to Hulett, WY to check out the Devil’s Tower. Richard Dreyfus might make a return visit from the stars to hear about the Devil’s … Continue reading "50 – Devil’s Tower – Hulett, WY"
Back in Oklahoma, so saddle up the horses for this trip with Brett and Harley as they take you to the mountains of Oklahoma! On this week’s episode, we travel to Lawton, OK to check out the Parallel Forest. There are ghosts in these here mountains. If you’ve been to the Wichita Mountains in Oklahoma, … Continue reading "49 – Parallel Forest – Lawton, OK"
Better throw out your GPS for this trip with Brett and Harley as they take you to the mountains of Oklahoma! On this week’s episode, we travel to Honobia, OK to check out the Honobia Bigfoot Conference. Where else are you going to find bigfoot, but in the mountains of Oklahoma. The people of this … Continue reading "48 – Bigfoot Conference – Honobia, OK"
Stick out your thumb and hitch a ride with Brett and Harley on a trip to an esoteric wonderland! On this week’s episode, we travel to Seattle, WA to check out the Seattle Metaphysical Library. Disneyland can’t hold a candle to the dusty tombs in this place. Whether you want to know about aliens, Antarctica, … Continue reading "47 – Seattle Metaphysical Library – Seattle, WA"
Jesus, take the w…wifi password? Catch the next Greyhound bus and join Brett and Harley on a trip to find one of the strangest cryptids we have ever covered! On this week’s episode, we travel to Crawfordsville, IN to investigate the mystery of the Crawfordsville Monster. Back in September of 1891, the residents of this … Continue reading "46 – Crawfordsville Monster – Crawfordsville, IN"
Hop a train and join Brett and Harley on a trip to a creepy woodland destination! On this week’s episode, we travel to Catonsville, MD to investigate the mysteries around the Hell House Alter. There are a lot of creepy urban legends that revolve around this demolished Catholic school. Is this property haunted by ghosts? … Continue reading "45 – Hell House Altar – Catonsville, MD"
The small West Virginia town of Marlinton has a very tasty(?) annual festival. Brett and Harley travel back east to the Marlinton, WV Roadkill Cookoff, but not before a pit stop on some of the weirdest stories in the news. In the news, Brett covers a story about a white buffalo. Are these creatures the … Continue reading "44 – Pit Stop News – Roadkill Cookoff – Marlinton WV"
Does Idaho even exist? Brett is skeptical as we investigate the Lake Monster of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, ID, known as Paddler. On tonight’s news segment Brett and Harley look into a medical mystery from the Mirror about a man who came out of surgery with a skill he didn’t have before. We dive … Continue reading "43 – Paddler the Lake Monster – Sandpoint, ID"
Cedar Grove Mansion Inn and Restaurant has glorious view of the Yazoo River from it’s location on the bluff and a freaky view of ghosts on the inside. Tonight, Harley and Brett discuss one of the largest B & B’s in Mississippi and an award-winning restaurant, and what happens when your B&B has a couple … Continue reading "42 – Haunted Cedar Grove Mansion – Vicksburg, MS"
The legends around faery tears are filled with mysticism and magic. On tonight’s episode Brett and Harley travel to Stuart, VA to uncover the secret to this mystical stones and dig into the history of the Fairy Stone Park. We discuss the lore and origin of the Fae and how they got to a small … Continue reading "40 – Fairy Stone State Park – Stuart, VA"
Bigfoot, Maine’s White Walker, Kiwakwa, Chenoo, Great Big Witch or the Ice Giant. It doesn’t matter what you call it, because it will eat your soul anyway. On tonight’s episode Brett and Harley head back east to discuss Bangor Maine’s Ice Giant. There are several versions of the legend around this cryptid and they are … Continue reading "39 – Ice Giants – Bangor, ME"
Bursting at the seams with disembodied spirits, Fort Delaware is over 150 years old prison, located on Pea Patch Island in Delaware City, DE. Join Brett and Harley as they hop a riverboat to adventure. On today’s episode, we will delve into the history or this civil war era prison and fort. You will also … Continue reading "38 – Haunted Fort Delaware – Delaware City, DE"
So Brett and Harley finally found all the necessary equipment to make a Skype call (I am pretty sure there was a flux capacitor in there somewhere), and blessed Lobo and Roejen with their silky voices. Okay, maybe that is BS and there might be a lot of that on the show as well. I … Continue reading "Bonus – Travel Oddities on the Project Archivist Show"
Dean and Sam Winchester got nothin’ on Brett and Harley. On tonight’s Supernatural episode, we drive down the Devil’s road to find an “honest to goodness” gate to Hell. In the tiny, unincorporated town of Stull KS, lies a 150 year old cemetery that is one of the seven gates to Hell…or so the legends … Continue reading "37 – Gateway to Hell – Stull, KS"
UFOs, time travelers or steam punk sky pirates? On episode 36 of the Travel Oddities Podcast, Brett and Harley head to Razorback country to investigate the Arkansas Airship Mystery. Hot Springs, AR is more than just the childhood home of Bill “Slick Willy” Clinton, it is home to some freaky stories of Alien shenanigans. We … Continue reading "36 – The Arkansas Airship Mystery – Hot Springs, AR"
The Biltmore Hotel in Providence, RI is known by some as the most HAUNTED hotel in Rhode Island. Join Brett and Harley as they unlock the mystery of this terrifying locale. We will discuss the origin of this hotel, how it became haunted and the modern day horror stories that surround it. Did Satanist build … Continue reading "35 – Haunted Biltmore Hotel – Providence, RI"
Technically Bear Butte is not a butte or a butt, it is rather a small mountain that stands just east of the Black Hills. It’s both a state park and a holy site for many Plains Indian tribes, including the Lakota and the Cheyenne. Brett and Harley go in search of visions on this mystical … Continue reading "34 – Mystical Bear Butte – Sturgis SD"
33 is a magic number… On the 33rd episode of the Travel Oddities Podcast, Brett and Harley had to break out Google maps to find the Cursed Pyramid Lake of Reno Nevada. This legend has it all. The story starts with the Paiute Tribe, then we added in some evil settlers, a mermaid, some devil … Continue reading "33 – Cursed Pyramid Lake – Reno NV"
Holy places of the Lourds, Batman! On today’s episode Brett and Harley take a pilgrimage to Chimayo New Mexico, to have their heels healed…not really. We will be giving you the dirt on El Santuario de Chimayo. According to the masses, but not validated by the Pope, this church has the ability to heal the … Continue reading "32 – El Santuario de Chimayo – Chimayo NM"
Put on your wading boots because Brett, Eric and Harley are taking you on a trip to Browntown. Today we are discussing the legend that is the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp in Browntown SC. Is this cryptid really terrorizing people in the swamps around Johnsonville SC? Tall tales often involve a big fish, … Continue reading "31 – Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp – Browntown SC"
Put on your hard hat and strap on your work boots as Brett, Harley and Eric discuss the haunted Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama. The furnaces have been a ghost hotbed in the area, with residents believing that the tortured spirits of factory workers that lost their lives while working there still roam the halls. … Continue reading "30 – Sloss Furnaces – Birmingham AL"
Take a walk down a dark country road with Harley and Brett as they investigate the legend of the Melon Heads of Saugatuck MI. This cryptid is so grotesque that Eric literally got sick and had to go home. These creatures are said to be three to four feet tall cannibals that live in the … Continue reading "29 – Melon Heads Cryptids – Saugatuck MI"
Three brilliant news stories is where this night begins. The boys follow that up with more action figures than you can shake a stick at. Brett does NOT call BS on this oddity. We travel, literally to Pauls Valley, OK and visit the world renowned Toy and Action Figure Museum. Join us for a pit … Continue reading "28 – Pit Stop News and Toy and Action Figure Museum – Pauls Valley OK"
Are you feeling froggy? Join the boys on this cryptid caper as they attempt to uncover the legend of the “Loveland Frogmen” The Loveland Frogmen were first reported in 1955 in the tiny town of Loveland, OH. They were described as humanoid creatures with the face of a frog. They have green leathery skin and … Continue reading "27 – Loveland Frogmen – Loveland OH"
Avoiding the ghosts is hard to do, when they haunt the only way in or out of your town. This appears to be the case at Emily’s Bridge in Stowe, VT…. where you can check out anytime you like, but you can NEVER leave. Today Brett, Eric and Harley explore the many sides of this … Continue reading "26 – Emily’s (haunted) Bridge – Stowe, VT"
Get your round-trip tickets to the conspiracy that is the Denver International Airport. Join Brett, Harley and Eric the intern as they do a flyby past this cornucopia of conspiracies. We might just blow the lid off this whole damn place. The red lane is always for loading. Is “blucifer” a sign of the coming … Continue reading "25 – Denver Airport Conspiracy – Denver CO"
$200 million in gold and all you have to do is solve the riddles, fight your way past the snipers and survive the rattlesnake infested desert… Welcome to the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine. Join Brett and Harley as they hit the mother-load of lost treasures. We might just blow the lid off this whole damn … Continue reading "24 – Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine – Apache Junction, AZ"
The only way you get a rose, is if you die… Welcome to Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery. Join Brett and Harley as they dig into another mysterious cemetery. We might just blow the lid off this whole damn place. This graveyard in Midlothian, IL dates back to 1834 and is located in a suburb of Chicago. … Continue reading "23 – Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery – Midlothian IL"
Every town has their urban legend, but not every legend is straight from the gate’s of hell. The Grave of the Devil’s baby is one of the former. Join Brett and Harley as they dig up some truth of this legend. This grave site is located in Ravenswood West Virginia, and dates back to 1810. … Continue reading "22 – Grave of the Devil’s Baby – Ravenswood, WV"
On today’s podcast Brett and Harley dive deep into the legend of Georgia’s nastiest river monster? We discuss the similarities between the Altamaha-ha monster and Nessie of Loch Ness, Champ of lake Champlaign and others. Is Altie an alligator gar, a manatee, an anaconda or a hold-over from the dinosaurs? Is it’s sole porpoise in … Continue reading "21 – Altie the River Monster – Darien GA"
Forepaugh’s Restaurant was a 1870’s manor turned restaurant in St Paul, that is reported to be haunted by the original owner and his maid made mistress. Join Brett and Harley as they unravel the history of this 5 star restaurant haunt. How did their forbidden love end so tragically? Are they trapped in our realm … Continue reading "20 – Forepaugh Restaurant – St. Paul, MN"
Happy Pie Day! On tonight’s episode, Brett and Harley tip-toe through the Jersey Shire on a quest to track the most elusive Wematekan’is. Wematekan’is are part of the Lenape Tribe’s lore in and around the High Bridge, NJ area. Are these creatures gnomes, leprechauns, dwarves or sprites? Are they the messengers of the Great Spirit … Continue reading "19 – Wematekan’is – High Bridge, NJ – The Jersey Shire"
Harley and Brett have dug up another gem for you. Would you like $2 million dollars in treasure? Today we discuss the a treasure hidden by Forrest Fenn, a modern day Indiana Jones. After a lifelong career treasure hunting, Forrest has made it his mission to get you and your kids off of the couch. … Continue reading "18 – Forrest Fenn’s Hidden Treasure – Santa Fe, NM"
Join Harley and Brett as they back-flip into the mystery of the Hopkinsville Goblin Case of 1955. Also called the Kelly Green Men case, this UFO encounter is a little different from the accounts of Roswell or Phoenix. Was it a case of a close encounter or was it a case of Old Milwaukee? Project … Continue reading "17 – The Hopkinsville Goblin Case – Hopkinsville, KY"
Bless this mess. Harley and Brett discuss all the news that is unfit for publication as we transition to our new diggs. Did NASA build a huge boombox on the dark side of the moon? Are we being invaded by Aliens that are obsessed with Twitter? Is JayZ old news? Did England use Jedi mind … Continue reading "Second Hand News Ep.1 – 2-22-2016"
Happy Valentine’s Day! There is a bolder field in Pennsylvania in which about half of all the rocks ring when struck…..as opposed to the normal thud you expect….and science doesn’t know why. Ringing Rocks Park is a 128 acre park located in Upper Black Eddy. On today’s episode, we discuss the mystical properties of the … Continue reading "16 – Ringing Rocks – Upper Black Eddy, PA"
Damascus, OR is home to a very strange oddity dubbed “the creepiest place in Oregon.” The Temple of Oculus Anubis is shrouded in mystery, and is the center of a multitude of conspiracies. Join us as we discuss Damascus. Is this the home of a cult, the meeting house of the Illuminati, King Tut’s rec … Continue reading "15 – Damascus, OR – Temple of Oculus Anubis"
Tahoe Tessie. Is she a lake monster, a dinosaur left over from the Jurassic period, a tool for the Mob, or something even more sinister? Is the Power Rangers TV franchise cursed? Join Brett and Harley as we dive into this cryptic cryptid. We will discuss the legend of Tessie, the town of Tahoe, the … Continue reading "14 – Lake Tahoe, CA – Tessie"
On today’s episode, Brett and Harley have a bone to pick with the mystery surrounding the Skull and Bones. Join us as we “tap” into this juicy subject. What does it take to get into the Skull and Bones? Who are it’s members? How does the Illuminati fit in? Hopefully this makes it to you … Continue reading "13 – New Haven, CT – Skull and Bones"
Robert the Doll was the inspiration for the “Chucky” movies as well as the upcoming movie, Robert. This reportedly haunted doll is on display in Key West and might just follow you home. Today Brett and Harley are terrorized by the curse of this doll. Was Robert the Doll the result of black magic, possession, … Continue reading "12 – Key West, FL – Robert the Doll"
Aurora, TX also known as the Roswell of Texas. This sleepy little town has a big secret. Aliens crashed in 1897 and generally ran a muck. Join Brett and Harley as they give you a crash course on Aurora. Can you fix a spaceship with horse shoes? Is Brett going to offend the people of … Continue reading "11 – Aurora, TX – UFO Incident"
Welcome to 2016. Today Brett and Harley discuss the legendary Louisiana cryptid known as the Rougarou. Is it a werewolf, a bigfoot, a windigo or something altogether different? Is the Catholic church in league with the Rougarou to deprive you of hamburgers? Has bigfoot been fixing the lottery? Can a werewolf win a “fair” fight … Continue reading "10 – Houma, LA – The Rougarou"
Join Brett and Harley as they use the Force to exact revenge on Steve Harvey for destroying the dreams of Miss Colombia. On our year end show, we will find out if Keanu is immortal, explore the Miss Universe of conspiracies, we try not to cross the streams in our epic flame saber dual, and … Continue reading "9 – Echo Base, Hoth – Getting Hoth in Here"
Today Brett and Harley take a wrong turn and end up off the map. We will discuss several news stories of the weird and wonderful. Join us and find out which is more likely to kill you, coffee or monkeys. We will also discuss sunken treasure, robots, Christmas, unicorns, bullsh*t, DNA, bacon. Please let us … Continue reading "8 – North Pole City, NorthPole – Killer Monkeys"
On today’s episode, Brett and Harley are going to get your goat….so to speak. We will be discussing the notorious Pope Lick Monster. It has been said that this cryptid is half man, half goat and half sheep. For those of you keeping track, that is three halves. Join us as our investigation tries to … Continue reading "7 – Louisville, KY – Pope Lick Monster"
How do you like them apples? Today, Brett and Harley explore a classic cryptid. Join us as we discuss the Dover Demon. Brett will use his Boston accent to uncover this mystery. Was the Dover Demon an actual demon, or possibly a bald bigfoot? Did it travel here in a UFO? We will attempt to … Continue reading "4 – Dover MA – Dover Demon"
Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today. On today’s episode Brett and Harley explore one of our coldest conspiracies. That’s right, we are talking about HAARP. Join us as we explore the known and unknown revolving around this secret government project. Is it a weapon? Can … Continue reading "3 – Gakona AK – HAARP"
On today’s episode, Brett and Harley brave the West Texas desert to uncover the secret of The Marfa Lights. Are we being visited by Aliens? Is Marfa haunted? Is it all a government conspiracy? Is it just another instance of Native American’s racing their UFOs? Are Chupacabra in league with the ghosts of Spanish conquistadors? … Continue reading "2 – Marfa TX – The Marfa Lights"
Welcome to the TravelOddities podcast. In this episode, Brett and Harley explain why they do what they do. They also explain what you can expect from upcoming episodes. These are some of the topics you can expect: Aliens Cryptozoology – bigfoot – lake monsters – chupacabra – Jersey devil – faye folk – vampires – … Continue reading "Episode 0"